1. Rebecca Bree owner Rebecca Rawlinson (right) hosted a Valentines Day event with beauty brand Laura Mercier at her Kitsilano boutique for well-heeled guests, including Jolene Baldwin (left), on February 13.
2. Pink Elephant Thai owner Desmond Chen (right) played judge at the Miss World Canada 2013 launch event with Dionne Ng on February 12.
3. Chef Takashi Mizukami, here with student Fabio Scaldaferri (left), expertly led couples through a special Dirty Apron cooking class (held only on and around Valentines Day) that had duos preparing Cornish game hen, soufflé and crème brûlée. The food was delicious and the Feb. 16 couples all survived sharing the work top together. (Kelsey Klassen photo)
4. Band members of Jason Bonhams Led Zeppelin Experience, led by Jason Bonham (centre) son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham thank an exhilarated crowd at the Commodore Ballroom Feb. 13 after a set that included hits such as Whole Lotta Love and Rock n Roll, interspersed with footage and stories from Jasons childhood. (Kelsey Klassen photo)